When: January / February 2025
Funder: Wakefield Council / Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership
Amount awarded: £150,000 over 3 years (£50k per year)
What the fund is about: The Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities fund supports and develops community initiatives in areas where there are poorer healthcare outcomes. For this 3-year funding, the specific area was Wakefield City Centre including Portobello, Belle Vue and Agbrigg. Grants were available for VCSE work that improves health and wellbeing, connects with communities and reduces health inequalities. Funding was awarded to organisations well placed to support those most likely to experience health inequalities.
Funding for VCSE organisations to deliver high‑quality, job coach‑led careers education - in both mainstream and SEND school settings.
Funding for VCSE organisations focusing on early responses to inappropriate and problematic attitudes and behaviours around gender norms and relationships.
Funding for projects that supports rural and isolated communities within the above district areas, particularly where transport, digital connectivity and access to services create barriers to learning and employment.
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